Retail

What the future looks like for brick-and-mortar retail in Hong Kong

Online consumers aged 15 and above rose to 43.1% in 2020, but their spending dropped.

Which real estate sectors will benefit most from HK’s recovery?

CBRE reported office and retail sectors are likely to be the biggest gainers.

Over 1.5 million apply for Hong Kong’s e-consumption voucher

The vouchers, worth $5,000, may be used at online and physical stores in retail, F&B, and other services.

Retail sales up 10.5% to $29.6b in May

The sector will remain challenged despite expected boost from e-vouchers launch.

HK online shoppers prefer to buy from China, Japan, USA

Three in four Hong Kong eCommerce shoppers prefer to buy their goods cross-border.

One in four HK shoppers could do away with bricks-and-mortar: survey

Changes in consumer behaviour as an impact of the pandemic may be here to stay.

Treat yourself: Hong Kong’s wealthy buy more luxury items after COVID

Around 48% are inclined to buy more high-end goods after the pandemic.

More incentives await Hong Kongers as firms join vaccine campaign

Fully vaccinated residents get a chance to win up to $10,000 vouchers or small appliances.

Retail sales up 12.1% in April but still below pre-COVID levels

The pause on inbound tourism continues to drag retail sales.

Swire Properties extends $8m incentives to boost HK vaccine drive

Hong Kongers may have a chance to win $10,000 worth of shopping vouchers.

Water Oasis Group posts 34% profit rise despite revenue drop

The Group recorded a $58.8m profit in the six months ending in March 2021.

Sino Malls grant $20m rewards in line with gov’t’s e-vouchers

Sino Malls will be launching a series of exclusive voucher promotions.

China Youzan records RMB168.17m loss in Q1

This increased from the RMB132.28m loss recorded in the first quarter of 2020.

Sun Art Retail profit drops 16.6% in 2021

The retail group linked this to the impact of the pandemic.

Retail outlook still challenged despite 20.1% rise in March sales

The value of total retail sales amounted to $27.6b during March of 2021.

Ready-to-drink tea sales dominated by major brands: Nielsen

Nielsen sees a similar trend emerging in key categories such as shampoo and chocolate confectionary.